Defiance Middle School vs Tower Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Defiance Middle School
Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Tower Heights Middle School
Centerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Defiance Middle School Defiance, Ohio | Tower Heights Middle School Centerville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #469 of 646 | #93 of 646 |
| National rank | #5200 of 15,369 | #1059 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 572 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 76% |
| city | Defiance | Centerville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tower Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 61.2).
- •Tower Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Tower Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Defiance Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.8).
- •Defiance Middle School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 571.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Defiance Middle School better than Tower Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tower Heights Middle School ranks higher (82.9 vs 61.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Defiance Middle School and Tower Heights Middle School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Defiance and Centerville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Defiance Middle School: 572. Tower Heights Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Defiance Middle School and Tower Heights Middle School rank in Ohio?
Defiance Middle School is 469th of 646 and Tower Heights Middle School is 93rd of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).